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Workers Compensation
At the Hand and Wrist Institute, Dr. John Knight has over 25 years of experience in the treatment of industrial injuries to the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Knight provides quality and efficient
Medical-Legal Services: Expert Witness
Dr. John Knight is a world renowned expert in the field of orthopedic surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Knight has over 25 years of experience serving as an expert in his field of
Pronator Syndrome
What is Pronator Syndrome?
Pronator syndrome is a constellation of symptoms caused by the entrapment of the median nerve at the elbow. The median nerve is one of the three nerves which supply
Hand Burns: Treatment & Remedies
What are Burns of the Hand?
Burns to part or all of the hand are common due to the basic function of the hand. Burns are a type of tissue injury that results from exposure to heat (flames, steam,
Boxer’s Fracture: Splints, Recovery Time, & More
What is a Boxer’s Fracture?
The bones of the hand consist of the carpal, or wrist bones; the metacarpal bones, which lie between the wrist bones and the finger bones; and the phalangeal bones,
Boutonniere Finger Deformity
What is Boutonniere Finger?
Each finger, except for the thumb, is composed of three bones with ligaments connecting bone to bone and tendons connecting muscle to bone. There are several tendons
Biceps Tendon Rupture
What is Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture?
Located at the front of the upper arm, the biceps brachii muscle is responsible for supination (external rotation) of the forearm and flexion of the arm at
Basal Thumb Arthritis: Types, Surgery, & More
What is Basal Thumb Arthritis?
Basal thumb arthritis is a type of osteoarthritis affecting the base of the thumb at the carpometacarpal joint. This joint consists of the articulation of a wrist
Osteoarthritis of the Hand: What Is It And How To Treat It
What is Osteoarthritis of the Hand?
Osteoarthritis of the hand is a common condition causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands and the fingers. The hand is comprised of five
Kienböck’s Disease
What is Kienbock’s Disease?
Kienböck’s Disease is a condition in which your lunate bone does not receive adequate blood supply. The lunate is one of eight small bones that make up the
Human Bites
What is a Human Bite?
The upper extremities and especially the hands are the most common site of human bites. Most people only think of one type of injury when the term “human bite” is used.
Hand Infections
What is a hand infection?
Hands and the structures within are especially prone to infections, whether bacterial, viral, or fungal. The anatomy of the hand is complex, and a seemingly minor injury
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
What is Golfer’s Elbow?
Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a painful form of elbow tendonitis. The forearm muscles (the flexors and the Pronator Teres) responsible for grip, wrist
Ganglion Cyst Removal Surgery & Treatment in Dallas, Texas
What is a Ganglion Cyst?
A ganglion cyst is a soft-to-firm, round growth located on the wrist joint. Usually about 1-3 cm in diameter, it is non-mobile. It can be found most commonly on the dorsal
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